Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 26th December 2020

Correct Answer: C. ICICI Bank

Explanation: ICICI Bank has announced the launch of an online platform for foreign companies looking to establish or expand business in the country. Called ‘Infinite India’, the platform offers them banking solutions as well as value-added services. It eliminates the need for coordinating with multiple touchpoints leading to a hassle-free experience of doing business in India.

Correct Answer – D. Hyderabad

Explanation: Smartphone maker Oppo has set up its 5G innovation lab in India in Hyderabad, which is also the company’s first 5G lab outside China. The company plans to set up three more functional labs dedicated to camera, power and battery, and performance. The new Oppo labs will focus on making the latest and the most advanced technologies for the world.

Correct Answer – B. ₹22,419 crores

Explanation: The Karnataka government has approved investments of ₹22,419 crores of three different proposals involving electric vehicle (EV) and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Two proposals of Elest Private Limited of ₹14,255 crores and ₹6,339 crores and ₹1,825 crore project by Hyunet Private Limited have been cleared by the CM-led State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC).

Correct Answer – C. Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare

Explanation:  6th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) commenced from 22 Dec. 2020 and will run till 25th December 2020. Theme for IISF 2020: Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare. IISF was first introduced in 2015.

Correct Answer – B. Kerala

Explanation: Kerala government and UN Women have collaborated to establish India’s first Gender Data Hub. Gender Hub will be build on the goals established through International Conference on Gender Equality held in November 2015, to collect, analyse and use more nuanced data and inform policy formulation in a manner that centre-stages women’s rights.

Correct Answer – D. Manipur

Explanation: Thang-Ta is Manipur’s marital art. It has passed into oblivion in the recent decades, but the sport will get national recognition again with the help of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021. Sports Ministry has approved the insertion of 4 Indigenous Games to be part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana. 4 games include-

• Kalaripayattu
• Mallakhamba
• Gatka
• Thang-Ta

Correct Answer – B. Indian Army

Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over three indigenously developed high technology systems developed by DRDO to Indian Navy, Army and Air force. BOSS stands for Border Surveillance System. It is being handed over to Indian Army. It is an all-weather electronic system that has been deployed at Ladakh border area for day and night surveillance. The system facilitates monitoring and surveillance by automatically detecting the intrusions in harsh high-altitude sub-zero temperature areas with remote operation capability.

Correct Answer – A. 8th

Explanation: Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has dedicated West Bengal’s first oil and gas reserve, ‘Bengal Basin’, to the nation. The Bengal Basin is explored and owned by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). It is the 8th  producing basins of India by ONGC. The others are Krishna-Godavari (KG), Mumbai Offshore, Assam Shelf, Rajasthan, Cauvery, Assam-Arakan Fold Belt and Cambay. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited commenced the production of crude oil from the Asokenagar-1 well, Bengal Basin in 24 Paragana district of the state on 20 December 2020.

Correct Answer – A. The Energy and Resources Institute

Explanation:  The 12th GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) Summit was held virtually. It was inaugurated by Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu virtually. The Summit provides a platform to deliberate on innovative technologies and solutions to help in creating robust mechanisms for developing sustainable and resilient solutions for the benefit of the entire community. The theme of the Summit was “Rejuvenating Resilient Habitats”. It is the annual flagship event organized by GRIHA Council in association with ‘key stakeholders in the construction industry’ to discuss and deliberate on the furtherance of Sustainable Habitat Development in India.

Correct Answer – B. -7.3%

Explanation: The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has projected the Indian economy to contract 7.3 per cent in FY21, compared to -12.6% forecast in September 2020. The Delhi based economic think tank released its mid-year review of the Indian economy virtually on 21 December 2020.

Correct Answer – C. Vineet Agarwal

Explanation: Managing Director of logistics major Transport Corporation of India Limited, Vineet Agarwal has taken over as the new President of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). He replaces Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and MD, Hiranandani Group of Companies. Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Managing Director of ReNew Power, is the new Senior Vice-President of Assocham.

Correct Answer – C. Satyendra Garg

Explanation: Senior IPS officer, Satyendra Garg has assumed Andaman and Nicobar DGP charge. Garg, a 1987-batch IPS officer was posted as joint secretary in the Union home ministry. He was handing the North East division in the home ministry as a joint secretary before being repatriated to his cadre. Among other top-level reshuffle IPS officer, Ranvir Singh Krishna is named the police chief of Puducherry. He will replace 1988-batch IPS officer Balaji Srivastava who will assume charge in Delhi. Srivastav has been transferred to the Delhi Police.

Correct Answer – B. UAE

Explanation:  United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted 20th edition of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting via video conferencing. Theme 2020: Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean. During the meet, France was inducted as 23rd member state of IORA.

Correct Answer – A. Poet

Explanation: Renowned poet and activist, Sugathakumari passed away, after testing positive for the coronavirus. She was one of the most active campaigners of the Save Silent Valley Movement when it took shape in the 1970s. She wrote a poem Marathinu Sthuti (Hymn to a Tree), which was recited at every other protest to save the Silent Valley. Sugathakumari was awarded India’s fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri, in 2006.